A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6245609 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40108154 epoch_slot_no: 191354 block_no: 6245432 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 4402 time: 2021-09-15 02:54:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43869fc38cad57d630e2ffdf5e83cb1ce2fa4b7459738719343d540ef9735f8Block Operator
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